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Alcoholism is treated much as any addiction, with anti-addiction herbs, blood cleansers, anti-stress herbs, bitter tonics, and relaxing herbs. In addition, it is important to add liver support herbs to the herbal program.
Alcoholism is the layman's term for alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse. According to the , published by the American Psychiatric Association and commonly called the DSM-IV, the essential feae....
A biofeedback practitioner uses the results from the psychophysiological profile to develop a training program to help correct abnormal resting or stress-evoked physiological responses that may be associated with distress or drug craving.
When treating alcoholism, It is important to taper the alcohol use off over 2 weeks so as not to shock the body. Appropriate herbal support would include nervous system tonics, relaxing herbs, and anti-anxiety herbs.
Hangover is the collection of physical and mental symptoms that occur after a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol.Hangovers have probably been experienced since prehistoric time when alcohol wg....
Kudzu, whose botanical name is , is a member of the Fabaceae legume family. It is also known as Ge-gen, kudzu vine, mile-a-minute vine, foot-a-night vine, and the vine-that-ate-the-South. The latter d....
Learn how to make your own herbal tinctures at home, creating easy to administer herbal remedies.
Relaxing herbs can reduce the impact of the stress response on stomach acid production. Demulcent and anti-inflammatory herbs to soothe irritation are often employed in cases of high stomach acidity. Avoid stimulating beverages, especially coffee, alcohol, or soft drinks; try fresh water with a little lemon juice squeezed into it instead.
Herbs that can help reduce some of the symptoms of hangovers include herbs to increase blood flow to the head and reduce headaches, blood purifier herbs, liver cooling and calming herbs, and the liver protectant, milk thistle. To help prevent hangovers, make sure to drink plenty of water after consuming alcohol.
Addiction and substance abuse are social problems that have penetrated all levels of society. Acupuncture alcohol and drug addiction treatment can curb cravings and ease withdrawal symptoms to help you naturally detox from substance abuse
Low-level laser therapy is a treatment that offers a possible solution to the cravings that prolongs addiction and the problems that can come with them.
Use herbs that are cooling and soothing, and tonic and protective to the liver. With this condition, it is best to consult a qualified health-care practitioner.
Use soothing, demulcent herbs. Avoid spicy foods and cold or caffeinated beverages.
Herbalists often recommend blood-cleansing herbs to remove the addictive substances from the body quickly. Anti-addictive herbs include wild oats, skullcap, and sarsaparilla. Adding relaxing herbs, anti-anxiety herbs, digestive tonics, and adrenal support herbs to counteract stress can also make for a more effective herbal program for addiction.
It is imperative to stop taking any liver irritants immediately, including alcohol in any form, spicy foods, and stimulants. An herbal program can include liver protectors and liver cleansing herbs.
Cirrhosis is a chronic degenerative disease of the liver in which normal liver cells are damaged and then replaced by scar tissue. There are different types of cirrhosis that could afflict a person.Cg....
is the homeopathic remedy that is created from the seeds of the strychnos tree. Also known as poison nut or vomiting nut, this tree is an evergreen tree that is native to East India, Burma, Thailana....
Substance abuse is the continued compulsive use of mind-altering substances despite personal, social, and/or physical problems caused by the substance use. Abuse may lead to dependence, in which incrs....
Use herbs to help relax the gallbladder, plus a combination of bile-stimulant or moving herbs. Acidic foods to dissolve the stones include lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, unripe apples, and blackberries. A supportive diet should be low in fats and high in fiber and organic fruit acids. Avoid spicy foods and gallbladder irritants (alcohol, sugar, coffee, tea).
Rescue Remedy is the trademarked name of a combination of five Bach flower essences intended for use in emotional or psychological emergencies. It contains the essences of star of Bethlehem, rock rose....